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			<th width=19%>Time</th>
			<th width=81%>Programme</th>
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			<td width="19%">0815</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Registration</strong></td>
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			<td width="19%">0900</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Opening Activity</strong></td>
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			<td width="19%">0910</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Opening and Welcome Address by
					TAFEP Co-Chair</strong>&nbsp;<br /> <a href="speaker.html#BobTan"
				target="_blank" style="color: #c4161c; text-decoration: none;">Mr
					Bob Tan&nbsp;</a><br />Vice President, SNEF<br/>Co-Chairperson, TAFEP</td>
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			<td width="19%">0920</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Keynote Address by
					Guest-of-Honour &nbsp;</strong><br/>Mr Tan Chuan-Jin, Acting Minister for
				Manpower &amp; Senior Minister of State,<br/> Ministry of National
				Development</td>
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			<td width="19%">0945</td>
			<td width="81%"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Keynote
						Presentation&nbsp;</strong></span><br /> <strong>Diversity &amp;
					Inclusion at the Workplace: Key Trends and Implications&nbsp;<a
					style="color: #c4161c; text-decoration: none;"
					href="JavaScript:HideShowPara('p1');">[Synopsis]</a>
			</strong> <a name="divone"></a>
				<div id="p1" style="display: none">
					<p>In order to move forward with diversity and inclusion in any
						location, it is imperative that leaders have a sense of the
						current trends in the field. This presentation will survey the
						direction of diversity around the globe and bring to the audience
						insights into the current state of the field.</p>

				</div> <a href="speaker.html#SondraThiederman" target="_blank"
				style="color: #c4161c; text-decoration: none;"> Dr Sondra
					Thiederman</a><br /> President, Cross-Cultural Communications</td>
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			<td width="19%">1045</td>
			<td width="81%">Networking Tea-Break</td>
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			<td width="19%">1115</td>
			<td width="81%"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Panel
						Discussion&nbsp;</strong></span> <br /> <strong>Diversity &amp; Making
					Diversity Work&nbsp;<a
					style="color: #c4161c; text-decoration: none;"
					href="JavaScript:HideShowPara('q1');">[Synopsis] </a>
			</strong><a name="divtwo">&nbsp;</a>
				<div id="q1" style="display: none">
					<p>We live and work in a global market place today. Diversity
						and inclusive (D&I) policies and practices is a key imperative to
						business performance. In this panel discussion, you will hear our
						diverse pool diversity experts and leaders who will share on how
						they are leading their workplaces and insights on the key trends,
						issues and best practices for businesses to thrive sustainably in
						the future.</p>

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				<ul class="prolist">
				
					<li><a href="speaker.html#Nayantara" target="_blank">Ms Nayantara Bali</a>
					<br> Vice President and General Manager, Procter & Gamble</li><br />
					<li><a href="speaker.html#RichardoChua" target="_blank">Mr
							Richardo Chua</a><br> Managing Director, Adrenalin Events and
						Education Pte Ltd</li>
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					<li><a href="speaker.html#SondraThiederman" target="_blank">Dr
							Sondra Thiederman</a><br>President, Cross-Cultural
						Communications</li>
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					<li><a href="speaker.html#BobTan" target="_blank">Mr Bob
							Tan</a><br/> Vice President SNEF<br/>Co-Chairperson, TAFEP</li>
					<li><a href="speaker.html#TanHweeHoon" target="_blank">Assoc Prof Tan Hwee Hoon (Moderator)</a>
					<br/> Organisational Behaviour & Human Resources, Singapore Management University</li>
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			<td width="19%">1215</td>
			<td width="81%"><strong>Networking Lunch</strong>&nbsp;<br />

					<br /> <strong>Registration for Breakout Sessions 1A
					&amp; 1B</strong>&nbsp;<br /></td>
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			<td width="19%">1300 &ndash; 1430&nbsp;<br/>(90 mins)</td>
			<td width="81%">Registration for Breakout Sessions 1A &amp; 1B</td>
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			<td width="19%">1315</td>

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						<td><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Breakout
									Session 1A </strong></span><a name="bks1A"></a> <br /> <strong>Diversity
								&amp; Inclusion: Beyond Business ROI&nbsp;<a
								style="color: #c4161c; text-decoration: none;"
								href="JavaScript:HideShowPara('r1');">[Synopsis] </a>
						</strong><a name="divthree">&nbsp;</a>
							<div id="r1" style="display: none">
								<p>The advantages of embracing diversity& Inclusion not only
									affects the base line revenues of any organization, it can be
									the make or break of any business. Beyond financial gains, the
									payoffs touch every area of the business by potentially
									resulting in increased creativity, increased productivity, new
									language skills, global acumen and better market insight. It is
									the way forward for companies that value a growth and
									sustainable proposition. Learn best practices from the
									panellists on how you can maximise your human capital and reap
									the rewards of embracing D&I.</p>

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							<ul class="prolist">
								<li><a href="speaker.html#Stephen" target="_blank">Mr
										Stephen Tjoa</a><br> People, Performance and Culture Partner,
									KPMG</li>
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								<li><a href="speaker.html#FangKohLook" target="_blank">Mr
										Fang Koh Look</a><br>Executive Chairman, Absolute Kinetics
									Consultancy Pte Ltd</li>
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								<li><a href="speaker.html#SondraThiederman" target="_blank">Dr
										Sondra Thiederman (Presenter &amp; Moderator)</a> <br />President,
									Cross-Cultural Communications</li>

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						<td><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Breakout
									Session 1B</strong></span> <a name="bks1B"></a> <br /> <strong>Maximising
								Your Local Talent&nbsp;<a
								style="color: #c4161c; text-decoration: none;"
								href="JavaScript:HideShowPara('s1');">[Synopsis]</a>


						</strong> <a name="divfour">&nbsp;</a>
							<div id="s1" style="display: none">
								<p>The Asia market is critical to the growth strategies of
									many organisations. Research has shown that Singapore is well
									poised to take business further in the region. However, not
									many have a concerted effort in retaining and developing the
									local talent. What is local talent? Why is it important to
									maximise their ability? How can I develop them? In this
									session, you will understand why local talents provides a
									unique competitive advantage to your organisation and how you
									can build a framework for hiring and developing a Singaporean
									core agenda.</p>

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							<ul class="prolist">
							
								<li><a href="speaker.html#SerenaYeo" target="_blank">Ms Serena Yeo</a>
								<br>Vice President, Human Resources, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A.</li>
								<li><a href="speaker.html#LynnPua" target="_blank">Ms
										Lynn Pua</a><br> Senior Manager , Jardine OneSolution (2001)
									Pte Ltd</li>

								<li><a href="speaker.html#MUIHWANG" target="_blank">Ms
										Ng Mui Hwa (Presenter &amp; Moderator)</a><br />Senior Consultant,
									Aperian Global</li>

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			<td width="19%">1445</td>
			<td width="81%" ><strong>Networking Tea-break<br /> <br />Registration
					for Breakout Sessions 2A &amp; 2B
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			<td width="19%">1500 &ndash; 1515&nbsp;</td>
			<td width="81%">Registration for Breakout Session 2A &amp; 2B</td>
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			<td width="19%">1515</td>
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						<td><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Breakout
									Session 2A&nbsp;</strong></span><a name="bks2A"></a> <br /> <strong>Power
								of Inclusion: Celebrating Age Diversity&nbsp;<a
								style="color: #c4161c; text-decoration: none;"
								href="JavaScript:HideShowPara('t1');">[Synopsis] </a>
						</strong> <a name="divfive">&nbsp;</a>
							<div id="t1" style="display: none">
								<p>Workforce demographics are shifting, and the number of
									mature workers will steadily increase in the years to come. As
									mature adults remain employed, we increasingly need to
									understand the strengths and challenges inherent in
									multigenerational workplaces. Age diversity is a reality in
									today's workplace, and will only increase in the future.
									Generational divide at work and stereotypes can lead to
									conflict and turmoil in the workplace. Find out how
									organisations turn multigenerational differences and friction
									into successful collaborations.</p>

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							<ul class="prolist">
								<li><a href="speaker.html#AliceTan" target="_blank">Ms
										Alice Tan</a><br> Group Director, Corporate Services, Land
									Transport Authority</li>
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								<li><a href="speaker.html#TraceyRoseborough" target="_blank">Ms Tracey Roseborough Tam</a><br> Managing Director, International, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development</li>
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								<li><a href="speaker.html#PeterFong" target="_blank">Mr
										Peter Fong (Presenter &amp; Moderator)</a><br />General Manager,
									Centre for Seniors</li>

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						<td><strong><span
								style="text-decoration: underline;">Breakout Session 2B</span>&nbsp;</strong><a
							name="bks2B"></a> <br /> <strong>Leadership - When
								Gender Matters?&nbsp;<a
								style="color: #c4161c; text-decoration: none;"
								href="JavaScript:HideShowPara('u1');">[Synopsis]</a>

						</strong><a name="divsix">&nbsp;</a>
							<div id="u1" style="display: none;">
								<p>Have you ever wondered why a smaller percentage of women
									than men reach the top of their professions? Is gender one of
									the major contributing factors? Women's under-representation in
									top jobs is a complex issue involving decades of history,
									societal issues and innate realities that cannot be simply
									explained. Go on a mind changing journey with our business
									leaders to find out how they overcome the stereotypes and reap
									the potential of their workforce.</p>

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							<ul class="prolist">
								
								<li><a href="speaker.html#TeoLayLim" target="_blank">Ms
										Teo Lay Lim</a><br>Senior Managing Director-ASEAN Country
									Managing Director-Singapore,<br /> Accenture Singapore</li>
								<br />
								<li><a href="speaker.html#JunieFoo" target="_blank">Ms
										Junie Foo (Presenter &amp; Moderator)</a><br />Co-Chair,
									BoardAgender</li>

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			<td width="19%">1645</td>
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